“Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” Lao Tzu
Where I Cannot Redoubtable, the granite holds sway, forcing me to wend my way transversely, finding paths of accomodation unlike ∼ the gentle brook who travels with ease ∽ Casting aside the rock as if butter, shifting sand and tree alike, smoothing paths where I cannot. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ® Note: The park name Mundy, commemorates a leader of the Beelu Aboriginal people at the time of white settlement, he was one of the most important and successful negotiators for Perth's Whadjuk community.
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Legend says that in the end Lao Tzu, saddened by the evil of men, set off into the desert on a water buffalo leaving civilization behind. When he arrived at the final gate at the great wall protecting the kingdom at Han Gu Pass, the gatekeeper persuaded him to record the principles of his philosophy for posterity, which resulted in the “Tao-Te Ching.” This ancient Chinese text is the world’s most translated classic next to the Bible.
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That sound – so soothing. Oh to be as water.
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Sadly I can’t access the video🙃
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Yea! I could see the video on my iPad, thanks! I forget it’s winter there.☺️
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O, great to hear, thank you Cheryl.
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I love the butter line! 🧈
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David
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(Don’t spread that around) Thank you David, I was doubtful about it but I decided to leave it in.
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Have always loved your words!
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That is just wow, thank you so much Laura.
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We learn from nature, and this a lovely lesson taught by a gentle brook.
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Yes, that’s it really, just to pay attention. Thank you Patricia.
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Beautiful place, with a strong flow and looks so clean. TTC V8 the ways of water, one of my favorites…
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Yes, water is amazing like this, thank you for sharing Lisa 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Wonderful insight. Good quote too.
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Many thanks for that Pat.
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I love the quote, your poem, and the video. They’re all very Zen, which I am not–although I aspire to be.
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I think life is in the aspiration zone anyway, none of us actually arrive really. The word is an interesting one isn’t it – to breathe – that in itself is very Zen – so maybe you are after all?
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That’s a good way to think about it.
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🙂 thank you Liz.
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Yes. Very profound.
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Thank yo so much Rupali.
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The quiet determination of flowing water. We’ve had rather too much of it at once, this past week as the Cape is battered by storms. It’s not called the Cape of Good Hope for nothing. ⛈🌧🌦
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Which leaves me wondering if you, like we, are prone to flash or localised flooding?
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Some areas of the Western Cape suffer a lot, especially parts of the townships. Fortunately our house is on the high ground, but there is a small, temporary lake at the back of our yard. Similar climate of summer droughts and winter rains, I guess.
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Yes, not unlike each other, enjoy your lake 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you so much Chuck, always appreciated.
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😁✨👍
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I love it so true
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Yes indeed
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